MarketWise, Inc. (MKTW) Financials
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Newest figures come from the 10-Q for Q2 FY2026, filed Aug 6, 2026. Each column of the statement tables below links to the filing it was taken from, and every filing is listed on the MKTW SEC filings page.
MarketWise, Inc. (MKTW) reported $317.5M in revenue over the twelve months to Jun 30, 2026, down 11.3% from the prior twelve months. This page shows its income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 7 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
MarketWise remains gross-profitable but shrinking, while thin net earnings and a liability-heavy balance sheet constrain financial flexibility.
Cash conversion is volatile: operating cash flow moved from-$22.2M in FY2024 to$46.0M in FY2025. Net income remained around$6M , so the cash reversal points to timing or non-cash effects rather than a comparable change in reported profitability.
Revenue contracted from
Liabilities exceeded assets at FY2025 year-end, with
Financial Health Signals
Scored against operating companies for FY2025. Each of the six dimensions is a percentile rank within that peer group; the overall is their average, with missing dimensions counted as zero out of six. A high score means strong standing among peers, not absolute cross-industry strength. How this score is calculated →
Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of MarketWise, Inc.'s business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.
MarketWise, Inc. has an operating margin of 19.1%, meaning the company retains $19 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This results in a moderate score of 62/100, indicating healthy but not exceptional operating efficiency. This is down from 21.8% the prior year.
MarketWise, Inc.'s revenue declined 19.7% year-over-year, from $408.7M to $328.1M. This contraction results in a growth score of 6/100.
Not available for MarketWise, Inc., and counted as zero in the overall score.
MarketWise, Inc.'s current ratio of 0.56 is below the typical benchmark, resulting in a score of 5/100. This tight liquidity could limit financial flexibility if cash inflows slow.
MarketWise, Inc. has a free cash flow margin of 13.9%, earning a moderate score of 59/100. The company generates positive cash flow after capital investments, but with room for improvement.
MarketWise, Inc. scores 1.29, below the 1.81 distress threshold. This indicates elevated financial distress risk and warrants close attention to liquidity and debt levels.
Distress-screening estimate for non-financial companies. Not computed for banks or insurers, where the Altman model does not apply.
MarketWise, Inc. passes 3 of 7 computable financial strength tests (2 of the nine could not be computed from available data). 3 of 4 profitability signals pass, no leverage/liquidity signals pass (rising debt, declining liquidity, or share dilution), neither operating efficiency signal passes.
For every $1 of reported earnings, MarketWise, Inc. generates $8.18 in operating cash flow ($46.0M OCF vs $5.6M net income). This indicates profits are well-supported by actual cash generation, not accounting adjustments.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
MarketWise, Inc. generated $75.8M in revenue in Q2 2026. This represents a decrease of 5.2% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 1.6%.
MarketWise, Inc.'s EBITDA was -$3.7M in Q2 2026, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents a decrease of 124.1% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 538.6%.
MarketWise, Inc. reported -$629K in net income in Q2 2026. This represents a decrease of 148.5% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 9.8%.
MarketWise, Inc. earned -$0.24 per diluted share (EPS) in Q2 2026. This represents a decrease of 145.3% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 4.3%.
Cash & Balance Sheet
MarketWise, Inc. generated $22.3M in free cash flow in Q2 2026, representing cash available after capex. This represents an increase of 25.6% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 973.9%.
MarketWise, Inc. held $32.9M in cash as of Q2 2026; long-term debt is not reported for that period.
Not reported for Q2 2026.
Margins & Returns
MarketWise, Inc.'s gross margin was 85.3% in Q2 2026, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is down 1.0 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 0.2 percentage points.
MarketWise, Inc.'s operating margin was -5.6% in Q2 2026, reflecting core business profitability. This is down 24.1 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 4.2 percentage points.
MarketWise, Inc.'s net profit margin was -0.8% in Q2 2026, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is down 2.5 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 0.1 percentage points.
Not reported for Q2 2026.
Capital Allocation
MarketWise, Inc. invested $2.7M in research and development in Q2 2026. This represents an increase of 27.1% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 17.0%.
MarketWise, Inc. spent $313K on share buybacks in Q2 2026, returning capital to shareholders by reducing shares outstanding. This represents a decrease of 83.1% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 449.1%.
MarketWise, Inc. invested $154K in capex in Q2 2026, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents an increase of 30.5% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 67.4%.
MKTW Income Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $75.8M-5.2% | $77.0M-7.8% | $83.4M-14.4% | $81.3M-16.4% | $80.0M-23.9% | $83.5M-23.4% | $97.5M-13.1% | $97.2M-8.4% |
| Cost of Revenue | $11.1M+1.5% | $11.1M-6.6% | $10.9M-1.5% | $10.6M-17.8% | $10.9M-18.2% | $11.9M-10.7% | $11.0M-15.7% | $12.9M-6.6% |
| Gross Profit | $64.7M-6.2% | $65.9M-8.0% | $72.5M-16.1% | $70.7M-16.2% | $69.0M-24.7% | $71.6M-25.2% | $86.5M-12.7% | $84.3M-8.7% |
| R&D Expenses | $2.7M+27.1% | $2.3M-0.9% | $2.2M-26.5% | $2.1M-18.1% | $2.1M-1.4% | $2.3M+9.2% | $3.0M+44.9% | $2.6M+25.4% |
| SG&A Expenses | $22.7M+14.9% | $24.2M+39.5% | $22.4M+12.7% | $18.8M-16.5% | $19.7M-19.5% | $17.3M-27.2% | $19.9M-55.3% | $22.5M-10.1% |
| Operating Income | -$4.3M-128.7% | -$1.1M-106.5% | $13.2M-45.5% | $17.8M-18.6% | $14.8M-30.6% | $16.8M-22.2% | $24.2M+1857.7% | $21.9M+98.4% |
| EBITDA | -$3.7M-124.1% | -$578K-103.3% | $13.7M-45.1% | $18.5M-18.0% | $15.3M-30.4% | $17.3M-22.2% | $25.0M+1100.8% | $22.5M+87.1% |
| Income Tax | -$156K-125.4% | $62K-94.0% | -$161K-121.0% | $1.1M+9.8% | $613K-21.3% | $1.0M+41.2% | $766K+415.2% | $973K+40.8% |
| Net Income | -$629K-148.5% | -$573K-164.4% | $1.9M-9.8% | $1.5M-12.5% | $1.3M-16.0% | $890K-46.3% | $2.1M+1438.1% | $1.7M+1128.6% |
| EPS (Basic) | -$0.24-143.6% | -$0.23-153.5% | $0.80+1500.0% | $0.60-31.8% | $0.55-32.1% | $0.43-52.2% | $0.05+400.0% | $0.88 |
| EPS (Diluted) | -$0.24-145.3% | -$0.23-156.1% | $0.77 | $0.58-33.3% | $0.53-33.8% | $0.41-51.8% | $0.05 | $0.87 |
| Diluted Shares (Avg) | 3M+8.1% | 2M+15.3% | N/A | 3M+31.1% | 2M+26.0% | 2M+10.4% | N/A | 2M-94.1% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Interest Expense.
MKTW Balance Sheet
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $185.9M-12.2% | $201.9M-15.7% | $218.4M-15.9% | $201.7M-27.6% | $211.8M-32.8% | $239.6M-33.3% | $259.5M-34.6% | $278.4M-38.4% |
| Current Assets | $87.2M-32.9% | $111.8M-26.9% | $131.7M-22.0% | $117.0M-32.2% | $130.0M-34.5% | $152.9M-34.2% | $168.8M-37.0% | $172.5M-44.9% |
| Cash & Equivalents | $32.9M-52.4% | $52.7M-33.5% | $70.1M-28.3% | $50.5M-46.3% | $69.1M-36.8% | $79.2M-39.6% | $97.9M-36.9% | $94.1M-51.5% |
| Short-Term Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accounts Receivable | $3.1M-23.1% | $4.6M-47.7% | $5.7M+205.0% | $4.1M+86.5% | $4.1M-9.1% | $8.8M+162.4% | $1.9M-58.6% | $2.2M-62.7% |
| Long-Term Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Goodwill | $30.0M0.0% | $30.0M0.0% | $30.0M0.0% | $30.0M-10.5% | $30.0M-10.5% | $30.0M-10.5% | $30.0M-3.2% | $33.6M+6.9% |
| Total Liabilities | $219.3M-3.6% | $214.2M-16.1% | $230.1M-15.4% | $216.2M-27.4% | $227.5M-32.9% | $255.4M-30.7% | $272.1M-33.3% | $297.8M-36.0% |
| Current Liabilities | N/A | N/A | $234.2M-10.0% | N/A | N/A | $248.2M-25.7% | $260.2M-30.4% | $284.0M-21.6% |
| Non-Current Liabilities | -$28.3M-136.0% | -$15.0M-308.9% | -$4.1M-135.0% | -$13.0M-194.0% | -$12.0M-145.9% | $7.2M-79.4% | $11.8M-64.9% | $13.9M-86.5% |
| Total Equity | -$33.5M-112.3% | -$12.2M+22.6% | -$11.7M+6.8% | -$14.5M+25.5% | -$15.8M+33.4% | -$15.8M-68.7% | -$12.5M-13.1% | -$19.5M-46.9% |
| Retained Earnings | -$114.9M+1.9% | -$114.2M+3.5% | -$113.7M+4.7% | -$115.6M+4.8% | -$117.1M+4.9% | -$118.4M+5.0% | -$119.3M+5.6% | -$121.4M+4.0% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Inventory, Long-Term Debt.
MKTW Cash Flow Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $22.4M+25.7% | -$2.1M-219.7% | $24.2M+304.6% | $2.2M+137.2% | $17.8M+570.1% | $1.7M+109.4% | $6.0M-65.9% | -$5.8M-148.4% |
| Depreciation & Amortization | $565K+13.0% | $518K-2.4% | $504K-33.3% | $651K+2.5% | $500K-25.3% | $531K-23.4% | $756K-10.2% | $635K-36.6% |
| Stock-Based Compensation | $2.9M+14.0% | $2.2M-29.7% | N/A | $2.8M-14.2% | $2.6M+54.3% | $3.1M-17.5% | N/A | $3.2M-10.4% |
| Capital Expenditures | $154K+30.5% | $473K+951.1% | $213K+163.0% | $15K-34.8% | $118K+306.9% | $45K | $81K+1520.0% | $23K+64.3% |
| Free Cash Flow | $22.3M+25.6% | -$2.5M-250.9% | $24.0M+306.5% | $2.2M+136.8% | $17.7M+563.5% | $1.7M+109.1% | $5.9M-66.3% | -$5.9M-148.6% |
| Investing Cash Flow | -$1.0M-200.6% | -$600K-170.3% | -$529K-594.4% | -$477K-1092.5% | -$339K+31.7% | -$222K+11.9% | $107K+144.8% | -$40K+94.3% |
| Financing Cash Flow | -$41.1M-49.3% | -$14.8M+26.8% | -$4.1M-75.9% | -$20.2M-115.1% | -$27.6M-57.3% | -$20.2M-288.8% | -$2.3M+95.9% | -$9.4M-114.8% |
| Share Buybacks | $313K-83.1% | $57K | $478K | $1.1M | $1.9M | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Dividends Paid.
MKTW Financial Ratios
Margins and returns are percentages; the remaining ratios are unitless multiples. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 85.3%-1.0pp | 85.5%-0.2pp | 87.0%-1.7pp | 87.0%+0.2pp | 86.3%-1.0pp | 85.7%-2.0pp | 88.7%+0.4pp | 86.7%-0.3pp |
| Operating Margin | -5.6%-24.1pp | -1.4%-21.5pp | 15.8%-9.0pp | 21.9%-0.6pp | 18.5%-1.8pp | 20.1%+0.3pp | 24.8%+23.7pp | 22.5%+12.1pp |
| Net Margin | -0.8%-2.5pp | -0.7%-1.8pp | 2.3%+0.1pp | 1.8%+0.1pp | 1.6%+0.1pp | 1.1%-0.5pp | 2.2%+2.1pp | 1.8%+1.6pp |
| Return on Assets | -0.3%-0.9pp | -0.3%-0.7pp | 0.9%+0.1pp | 0.8%+0.1pp | 0.6%+0.1pp | 0.4%-0.1pp | 0.8%+0.8pp | 0.6%+0.6pp |
| Current Ratio | N/A | N/A | 0.56-0.1x | N/A | N/A | 0.62-0.1x | 0.65-0.1x | 0.61-0.3x |
| Asset Turnover | 0.410.0x | 0.380.0x | 0.380.0x | 0.40+0.1x | 0.380.0x | 0.350.0x | 0.38+0.1x | 0.35+0.1x |
| FCF Margin | 29.4%+7.2pp | -3.3%-5.3pp | 28.8%+22.7pp | 2.6%+8.7pp | 22.2%+25.8pp | 2.0%+19.0pp | 6.1%-9.6pp | -6.0%-17.4pp |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Return on Equity, Debt-to-Equity.
Note: Shareholder equity is negative (-$11.7M), which causes debt-to-equity and return on equity ratios to appear negative or not meaningful. This can occur from accumulated losses or large share buyback programs.
Note: The current ratio is below 1.0 (0.56), indicating current liabilities exceed current assets, which may suggest potential short-term liquidity concerns.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MarketWise, Inc. MKTW | FY2025 | $328.1M | $5.6M | 1.7% | $52.8M | 35/100 |
| Bit Origin Limited BTOG | FY2026 | N/A | -$14.3M | N/A | $1.8M | — |
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Where MarketWise, Inc. Ranks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MarketWise, Inc.'s annual revenue?
MarketWise, Inc. (MKTW) reported $328.1M in total revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a -19.7% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is MarketWise, Inc.'s revenue growing?
MarketWise, Inc. (MKTW) revenue declined by 19.7% year-over-year, from $408.7M to $328.1M in fiscal year 2025.
Is MarketWise, Inc. profitable?
Yes, MarketWise, Inc. (MKTW) reported a net income of $5.6M in fiscal year 2025, with a net profit margin of 1.7%.
What is MarketWise, Inc.'s EBITDA?
MarketWise, Inc. (MKTW) had EBITDA of $64.8M in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
What is MarketWise, Inc.'s gross margin?
MarketWise, Inc. (MKTW) had a gross margin of 86.5% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.
What is MarketWise, Inc.'s operating margin?
MarketWise, Inc. (MKTW) had an operating margin of 19.1% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is MarketWise, Inc.'s net profit margin?
MarketWise, Inc. (MKTW) had a net profit margin of 1.7% in fiscal year 2025, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
What is MarketWise, Inc.'s free cash flow?
MarketWise, Inc. (MKTW) generated $45.6M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2025. This represents a 304.5% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is MarketWise, Inc.'s operating cash flow?
MarketWise, Inc. (MKTW) generated $46.0M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2025, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are MarketWise, Inc.'s total assets?
MarketWise, Inc. (MKTW) had $218.4M in total assets as of fiscal year 2025, including both current and long-term assets.
What are MarketWise, Inc.'s capital expenditures?
MarketWise, Inc. (MKTW) invested $391K in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
How much does MarketWise, Inc. spend on research and development?
MarketWise, Inc. (MKTW) invested $8.8M in research and development during fiscal year 2025.
What is MarketWise, Inc.'s current ratio?
MarketWise, Inc. (MKTW) had a current ratio of 0.56 as of fiscal year 2025, which is below 1.0, which may suggest potential liquidity concerns.
What is MarketWise, Inc.'s return on assets (ROA)?
MarketWise, Inc. (MKTW) had a return on assets of 2.6% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is MarketWise, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
MarketWise, Inc. (MKTW) trades at 23.7x earnings, its market capitalization divided by net income of $2.2M net income, trailing 12 months to June 30, 2026. The market capitalization is $52.8M as of Oct 16, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is MarketWise, Inc.'s price-to-sales ratio?
MarketWise, Inc. (MKTW) trades at 0.2x sales, its market capitalization divided by revenue of $317.5M revenue, trailing 12 months to June 30, 2026. The market capitalization is $52.8M as of Oct 16, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
Why is MarketWise, Inc.'s debt-to-equity ratio negative or not reported?
MarketWise, Inc. (MKTW) has negative shareholder equity of -$11.7M as of fiscal year 2025, so no debt-to-equity ratio is reported: dividing debt by equity that is not positive produces a number that cannot be read as leverage. This can occur when accumulated losses exceed invested capital, or after large share buyback programs. Other solvency metrics like the current ratio or interest coverage may be more informative.
What is MarketWise, Inc.'s Altman Z-Score?
MarketWise, Inc. (MKTW) has an Altman Z-Score of 1.29, placing it in the Distress Zone (elevated bankruptcy risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios (working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets) to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
What is MarketWise, Inc.'s Piotroski F-Score?
MarketWise, Inc. (MKTW) has a Piotroski F-Score of 3 out of 7 computable signals; 2 of the nine could not be computed from available data, so the full-scale strength rating is not shown. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are MarketWise, Inc.'s earnings high quality?
MarketWise, Inc. (MKTW) has an earnings quality ratio of 8.18x, considered cash-backed (high quality). This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is MarketWise, Inc.?
MarketWise, Inc. (MKTW) scores 35 out of 100 on our Financial Health Score, indicating weak standing within its operating companies peer group. The score is a 0-100 composite of six dimensions (Profitability, Growth, Leverage, Liquidity, Cash Flow, Returns), each ranked as a percentile relative to companies in the same scoring family (banks against banks, REITs against REITs, and so on) rather than across all industries. It rates the quality of the business, not whether the stock is fairly priced, and is not financial advice. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.